RFA's mission is to provide accurate and timely news and information to Asian countries whose governments prohibit access to a free press. RFA Burmese journalist Wai Mar Htun reports on human rights, politics and human interest stories from behind the mic and in front of the camera as a podcaster and TV news presenter. 📸: Gemunu Amarasinghe/RFA
United States Agency for Global Media
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Washington, District of Columbia 7,582 followers
About us
The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) encompasses all U.S. civilian international broadcasting, including the Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB)—Radio and TV Martí, Radio Free Asia (RFA), the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN)—Radio Sawa and Alhurra Television, and the Open Technology Fund (OTF). USAGM broadcasters distribute programming in 64 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 420 million people via radio, TV, the internet and other new media. USAGM works to serve as an example of a free and professional press, reaching a worldwide audience with news, information, and relevant discussions.
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https://www.usagm.gov/
External link for United States Agency for Global Media
- Industry
- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- journalism, media, government, and journalist
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330 Independence Ave SW
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at United States Agency for Global Media
Updates
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☕️ Happy National Coffee Day! ☕️ Today, we raise our mugs to the unsung hero behind every great story—coffee! From late-night deadlines to early morning press briefings, many journalists across our networks rely on that perfect cup to fuel their passion for journalism. How do you take your coffee? #NationalCoffeeDay #JournalistsRunOnCoffee #FuelForTheNews
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It's Podcast Day, and USAGM audiences enjoy learning about various topics through our network's many podcasts. Mike Hove is a digital journalist and producer who hosts some of VOA Africa's podcasts. Over the summer, he hosted the network's seasonal podcast Chasing the Gold, which covered the events of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Learn more about VOA's reach and programming: https://loom.ly/NzIXPSQ #podcastday #journalism #media #news
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Today, we remember Leonid 'Liavon' Karas, a dedicated journalist for the Belarus Service of Radio Liberation, now known as RFE/RL. Karas tragically lost his life under mysterious circumstances in 1954, with many believing Communist agents were responsible. His unwavering commitment to truth inspires us in the fight for press freedom. Learn more: https://loom.ly/Y7y1L4M
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Today, USAGM awarded a new lease, cementing 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW as its future headquarters and the new home of VOA. The agency’s move to a modern facility will save taxpayers more than $150 million over the course of the 15-year lease. “As one of the world’s biggest media organizations, our work remains critical, particularly in the face of censorship, malign influence and information manipulation at the hands of authoritarian regimes,” said USAGM CEO Amanda Bennett. “Ensuring our continued ability to compete is the first and perhaps most vital step in winning the global information war. This move will dramatically enhance our technological capacity, and most importantly, improve our ability to reach audiences in regions without a free press.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eeDhydeA
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This is an appreciation post for the team behind the camera.✨ We're always sharing behind-the-scenes shots of our networks' on-camera talent but the team behind the camera is just as essential to the quality our combined audience of over 420 million people worldwide has come to expect. 📸: Anthony LaBruto/VOA
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Did you know Radio Free Asia (RFA) provides educational and cultural programming, as well as forums for audiences to engage in open dialogue and freely express opinions? Learn more about the network reaching 58.3 million people every week: https://loom.ly/N276UYA 📸: RFA
USAGM
https://www.usagm.gov
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USAGM CEO Amanda Bennett weighs in on how America can win the global information war. Check out her op-ed in today's Washington Post: https://lnkd.in/e4uYcZKK
Opinion | How America can defeat the world’s most formidable information warrior
washingtonpost.com
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Journalists from VOA and MBN provided extensive coverage and analysis of both the Republican and Democratic Conventions this summer. U.S. election coverage shows audiences worldwide our democracy in action. Coverage includes the history, issues, candidates, and what they indicate for the region regarding U.S. foreign policy. 📸: Habtamu Seyoum/VOA
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Today, we honor Iskandar Khatloni, a fearless journalist who reported on human rights abuses and government corruption for RFE/RL. He was tragically killed in Moscow for his dedication to exposing the truth. His legacy continues to inspire the fight for press freedom worldwide. Learn more: https://loom.ly/VXdtWXc